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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,051.66, 37,591.32 and 13,964.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,051.66, 37,591.32 and 13,964.59 is: 20,954.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,051.66 : 37,591.32 = 13,964.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,051.66/37,591.32 = 13,964.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,051.66x = 37,591.32 × 13,964.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,051.66x = 524,947,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,947,371.36/25,051.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,954.59

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